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Policy

How Justin Trudeau Shaped Canada’s Drug Policy

Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Canada’s Prime Minister is often defined by progressive policies, including a bold approach to drug regulation. From the landmark legalization ...
Justin Trudeau looking positive while giving a speech to a crowd of listeners, amidst the raging housing crisis in Canada
Housing

Trudeau’s Housing Measures and Their Hidden Dangers

Lower monthly mortgage payments might seem like a blessing in today’s challenging housing market, but they come with a dangerous cost: higher long-term debt ...

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A statue of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, silhouetted against a bright glowing circular background, symbolizing legal fairness and the complexities of the justice system.

February 15, 2025

Policy

Why Repeat Offenders Keep Getting Bail in British Columbia

Glenn W

Two marionette puppets from Wonderful Joe are on stage, with one resembling an elderly man wearing a floral tie and cardigan, and the other a bearded man in a red jacket, alongside a puppet dog lying on a table.

February 14, 2025

Culture

Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful Joe Brings Puppetry Mastery to Vancouver

Teresa G

A group of women participate in the Women’s Memorial March, with one woman wearing a woven cedar hat and holding a drum, singing during the gathering.

February 13, 2025

Community

Downtown Eastside Marks 34th Women’s Memorial March

Monika M